The 2012 Volkswagen Golf, now available at Scottsdale VW dealers, has an impressive balance of an easy ride, enjoyable to drive, and a classy interior. The golf is available with two different engines: a 2.5-liter inline 5-cylindr engine and a 2.0-liter TDI clean Diesel engine. Both engines are available with an optional 6-speed automatic transmission; however the standard engine is paired with a standard 5-speed manual transmission while the diesel engine is paired with a standard 6-speed manual transmission. The Volkswagen Golf also has an excellent fuel mileage with an estimated 23 mpg city/33 mpg highway for the standard engine and 30 mpg city/42 mpg highway for the diesel variant.
Phoenix Volkswagen drivers will appreciate the standard 2.5-liter gasoline engine accelerates quickly with a 0-60 mph time of 7.8 seconds for the 5-speed manual and 8.1 seconds for the 6-speed automatic. The tiptronic automatic transmission delivers smooth transitions between gears whether left to its own capabilities or chosen by the driver via the gearshift or steering wheel paddles. Steering response is crisp and handling corners was a breeze. The Golf is said to offer sophistication unmatched in its class.
Inside the Golf has features including hands-free phone capability, climate control with pollen filter, touch-screen navigation system, touch-screen stereo and heated front seats. The Golf is roomy and the passenger space equals or is at least competitive with the other major players in its niche. Getting in and out of the car is easy even with the sporty seats. The driver seat and the passenger seat are adjustable eight ways and the tilt and telescope steering wheel allow even the tallest driver to fit perfectly.
The Volkswagen Golf also is complete with multiple top of the line safety features, including an Intelligent Crash Response System. The ICRS unlocks the doors, shuts off the fuel pump, and turns on the hazards lights right after the airbags have been deployed in a crash. The Golf also comes equipped with an Electronic Stability Control, which prevents oversteering or understeering during an evasive maneuver by applying corrective forces to each of the wheels. The Crash-optimized front end is an impact-absorbing element that allows for compression during a collision, minimizing the amount of damage that will make it to the driver. All of these safety precautions have made the Volkswagen Golf a 2012 Top Safety Pick.
So come down to Chapman Volkswagen and check out the new 2012 Golf!
Chapman Volkswagen Scottsdale has always been behind VW’s Think Blue campaign. The campaign’s goal is to create environmentally friendly products and solutions, encourage more eco-conscious behavior and contribute to a sustainable future. VW Scottsdale is doing this by offering a lineup of TDI models which utilize diesel fuel while still offering substantial speed. The TDI stands for Turbocharged Direct Inject. Contrary to the typical beliefs diesel fuel has been shown to run cleaner, more efficiently, and also reduces the amount of fuel needed, making it a perfect fuel alternative.
“Volkswagen offers four models in the TDI family that all have extraordinary fuel efficiency and still cater to all different types of needs in a vehicle,” says Chapman Volkswagen General Manager Rolland Schreiber.
The first model offered is the Volkswagen Passat SE TDI Sedan. The Passat not only boasts a dual-zone climate control and Bluetooth connectivity, but also an impressive 31 mpg city and 43 mpg highway. You have the option of getting the slick direct-shift gearbox, or DSG, which is a twin-clutch, 6-speed manual transmission that shifts electronically.
The second model available is the Volkswagen Golf TDI. This VW comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. You have the choice of a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual. Both choices produce 140 horsepower at 4000 rpm. The Golf TDI has an EPA-estimated 30 mpg city and 42 mpg highway.
The third model is the Volkswagen Jetta TDI sedan. The newly redesigned 2012 VW Jetta is powered by a 2.0-liter diesel 4-cylinder that generates 140 horsepower and 177lb-ft of torque. The engine options include a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Jetta offers 30 mpg city and 42 mpg highway and comes standard with a navigation system, iPod input, satellite radio, and a stability control system.
The final model Volkswagen Phoenix dealers offer in the TDI line is the Jetta SportWagon. This fuller size vehicle offers 42 mpg highway which equates to about 609 miles in one tank while still offering a substantial amount of storage space. The engine delivers 140 horsepower and 236 lbs/ft of torque which means a lot of power right from the start-up. You also have the two options of the 6-speed manual transmission or the 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Visit Chapman Volkswagen and check out the style and performance that awaits drivers who choose diesel.
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat can add yet another accolade to its growing roster of awards: it has been named by Kelley Blue Book’s number-one pick for its 10 Best Family Cars of 2012 list. Each year, the expert editors at kbb.com choose 10 vehicles that they feel address a wide selection of typical familial concerns, ranging from safety, comfort, child-friendliness and favorable consumer ratings to potential out-of-pocket costs during the car’s first five years of ownership.
The Passat—starting at $19,995, with class-leading rear-seat legroom and parent-friendly standard features like Bluetooth® technology and dual-zone climate control—represents a tremendous value for any modern family. And, with the option of a TDI® Clean Diesel engine that gets an EPA estimated 43 mpg on the highway and a range of up to 795 miles when equipped with a manual transmission, the Passat can also be an eco-conscious family-hauling machine.
In naming the Passat their number one pick, kbb.com editors said: “Crafted specifically for the American market—it’s even built in Chattanooga, Tennessee—the 2012 Volkswagen Passat is both larger and cheaper than the model it replaces. But the European driving dynamics and interior feel remain, making the new Passat a uniquely well-rounded family sedan and our best family car of 2012.”
“We’re proud to offer Phoenix Volkswagen drivers the best family car of 2012 as rated by Kelley Blue Book. The review company is highly regarded by both the automotive industry and consumers,” said Rolland Scrieber, General Manager, Chapman Volkswagen. “Such acknowledgement further validates our efforts to offer our customers at our Phoenix Volkswagen dealership the first affordable, midsize German-engineered car for Valley families.”
To learn more about the 2012 Passat or new and used Volkswagen offers in Phoenix, visit chapmanvw.com.
A fair price for a new car is one of the top considerations when picking out a new car especially in these economic times. Its no wonder that the new 2012 Passat is one of the top considered cars in the midsize segment with a starting price of $19,995.The redesigned 2012 Passat combines the driving dynamics and interior quality that Phoenix VW fans expect with the roominess, comfort and value that the public demands.
The 2012 Passat is being offered at Chapman Volkswagen Scottsdale in 3 different levels – S, SE and the SEL. The Passat offers many options including a choice between three types of engines – diesel 2.0-liter four cylinders, diesel 2.5-liter inline-five cylinder gas engine and a gas 3.6-liter V-6 engine.
One of the Passat’s most impressive qualities is its forgiving suspension, which translates into comfortable highway cruising. The Passat has better body control over big dips and rises than the Toyota Camry. This is different from the previous generations firmer ride but it makes sense for this car since it is more about comfort than sportiness.
As with other Volkswagens, the Passat has light-effort steering whether you get the gas engine, which uses hydraulic power steering, or the diesel, which has electric power assist. The steering wheel provides virtually no road feel but good precision makes it easy to steer on winding country roads.
Despite the suspension tuning, the Passat doesn’t turn into a lurching chaos on winding roads. For a big sedan, body roll is well controlled. Wheel sizes range from 16-18 inches and all versions of the Passat are fitted with the same suspension tuning.
The Passat has grown some with its redesign — 4 inches in length, half an inch in width and half an inch in height — but the cabin feels substantially roomier than the outgoing Passat. Legroom and shoulder room have increased. The backseat has nearly as much legroom as a long-wheelbase full-size sedan, which the Passat isn’t. This is the kind of car four tall adults could take on a long road trip and feel comfortable.
The spacious passenger area doesn’t come at the expense of cargo room, as the trunk measures a competitive 15.9 cubic feet. It’s very deep and rectangular, with few intrusions. A 60/40-split folding backseat is standard, and lowering the rear backrests reveals a large opening between the trunk and the cabin.
As required of all vehicles starting with the 2012 model year, the Passat includes an electronic stability system. Also standard are antilock brakes, side-impact airbags and active head restraints for the front seats, and side curtain airbags for both rows.
The Passat may have had a hard time fitting into the mainstream midsize segment in the past, but it’s clear the 2012 edition has a lot that will appeal to Phoenix Volkswagen buyers in addition to its competitive price.
4 Doors Seating for 5... Debut near you July 7th 2011
Passat lovers, rejoice: Volkswagen announced that the 2012 Passat will have a starting MSRP of only $19,995. The all-new Passat offers exceptional features and premium options, at competitive pricing. What’s more, the 2012 Passat will be produced at Volkswagen’s brand new energy-efficient facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The environmentally responsible facility will produce 150,000 vehicles a year and has created more than 12,000 jobs for Americans.
The 2012 Passat is not only made in America—it’s made with Americans in mind. Continue Reading
